Papaver orientale 'Orange Scarlet'
Oriental Poppy
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses, Inc.
- Large, papery, orange flowers
- Peony-like, cup shaped flowers with black centers
- Hairy, green foliage and strong stems
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Summer
Attracts Hummingbirds
Average Water
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun to light shade and average to fertile, well drained soil Plants are long-lived, May go dormant during hottest part of summer Benefits from mulch in winter until well established Plants have a taproot so transplanting is best done every 5 years when dormant in August
Height: 30-36 in
Spread: 20 in
Spacing: 20 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Black, Orange
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Papaver(Oriental)
Common Name: Oriental Poppy
Large, cup shaped flowers that resemble crepe paper texture. Typical colors are orange, pink, salmon, white and scarlet. Blooms late spring-early summer. Foliage is hairy, gray-green in color and has a mounding habit. Excellent cutting flower.